- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 6-8 Inches Tall
- Spread 12-14 Inches Wide
These blooms are unique, colorful, are produced in droves! The Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus produces fragrant blooms continuously. It is tolerant to heat and attracts pollinators. Adding to its features, is its resistance to deer.
The deep pink blooms with red centers and serrated edges, sit on top of stems produced from the green feathery steel blue foliage. Mounded growing habit reaches a height of six to eight inches, with a spread of twelve to fourteen inches. Bloom season is continuous, beginning in the early summer and lasting until early fall. Plant for its cut flowers, as a border plant, in mass plantings, edging, or as a focal point in your landscape. Use as a filler or thriller in container planting.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Care
Plant in full sun to part shade for best results. Soil needs to be loose and remain moist. Ensure the soil is well drained with a pH range of mildly alkaline to neutral. The plant typically needs an average amount of water. Once established, it can tolerate periods of drought sporadically. Fertilize in the spring. Pruning can be beneficial to encourage rebloom. Be sure to remove spent blooms to improve appearance.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Spacing
Spacing for the Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus is twelve to fourteen inches, center on center. Container size should be at least three to six gallons.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-8 Inches |
| Spread: 12-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-14 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
| Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Dianthus hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Fruit Punch® Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): Pinks |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- DIAKPQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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